decigram
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dec·i·gram
(dĕs′ĭ-grăm′)n. Abbr. dg
A metric unit of mass or weight equal to one-tenth (10-1) of a gram.
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decigram
(ˈdɛsɪˌɡræm) ordecigramme
n
(Units) a unit of measurement that is equivalent to one tenth of a gram
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dec•i•gram
(ˈdɛs ɪˌgræm)n.
a unit of mass or weight equal to 1/10 gram (1.543 grains). Abbr.: dg
[1800–10; < French]
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| Noun | 1. | decigram - 1/10 gram metric weight unit, weight unit - a decimal unit of weight based on the gram metric grain, grain - a weight unit used for pearls or diamonds: 50 mg or 1/4 carat carat - a unit of weight for precious stones = 200 mg |
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